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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.65, 15,545.42 and 3,788.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.65, 15,545.42 and 3,788.27 is: 5,682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.65 : 15,545.42 = 3,788.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.65/15,545.42 = 3,788.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.65x = 15,545.42 × 3,788.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.65x = 58,890,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,890,224.06/10,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.38

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